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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:physicist
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Columbia_University
gptkb:Princeton_University |
| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:National_Central_University
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkb:Catherine_Hughes_Award Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring |
| gptkbp:born |
May 31, 1912
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:contribution |
advocated for women in science
developed techniques for beta decay experiments disproved the conservation of parity published over 100 scientific papers first woman president of the American Physical Society first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Princeton University received honorary degrees from several universities worked_on_the_Manhattan_Project |
| gptkbp:died |
February 16, 1997
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| gptkbp:field |
experimental physics
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chien-Shiung Wu
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| gptkbp:influenced |
many female scientists
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Marie_Curie
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
contributions to nuclear physics
Wu_experiment |
| gptkbp:legacy |
her achievements are honored in various awards and scholarships
her life story is featured in educational materials her story is included in discussions about diversity in STEM fields her work continues to influence modern physics research her work is foundational in particle physics inspired future generations of physicists recognized as a pioneer for women in science her contributions are recognized in physics textbooks her contributions are celebrated in various scientific communities her impact is acknowledged in various documentaries and films her name is associated with several scientific institutions and programs |
| gptkbp:nationality |
Chinese
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Richard_Garwin
gptkb:David_Gross gptkb:Robert_R._Wilson |
| gptkbp:researchField |
nuclear physics
particle physics |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:L._W._Wu
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